manhã
/mɐ̃ˈɲɐ̃/
The English phrase "morning" is translated into Portuguese as manhã.
manhã is a noun referring to the part of the day between dawn and midday.
Meaning: part of the day between dawn and midday (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the most frequently used informal greeting for morning is Bom Dia or even just Dia.
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe when an action occurs, such as "in the morning", use the phrase de manhã. To specify a particular time of day, such as "two in the morning", use the contraction da manhã.
How do you pronounce it?
/mɐ̃ˈɲɐ̃/
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, the plural form manhas changes meaning entirely to refer to 'tricks' or 'cunning' behaviors. This is often used to describe a child's tantrums or a person's sly way of getting what they want.
- The word manhã shares an ancient root with the concept of 'ripening' or 'maturing' because the morning was seen as the time when the day's potential begins to develop.
- In poetic Portuguese, a manhã may specifically refer to the very first light of dawn. This is a more precise moment than the general period between sunrise and noon.
Examples in context
- Eu ando de manhã.I walk in the morning.This sentence is useful for describing an action that happens using manhã.Tatoeba #11169063 by carlosalberto, translation #11169060 by carlosalberto
- São duas da manhã.It is two o'clock in the morning.This sentence is useful for specifying a time of day using manhã.Tatoeba #1113232 by alexmarcelo, translation #676534 by CC
- Bebo café de manhã.I drink coffee in the morning.Tatoeba #964847 by alexmarcelo, translation #436571 by lukaszpp
- Bom Dia! Como estão hoje?Good morning! How are you today?
- Bom dia a todos! Espero que tenham tido uma boa noite de sono!Good morning, everyone! I hope you had a good night's sleep!
- Bom Dia, Senhora Silva!Good morning, Mrs. Silva!
- Bom dia! Como estás?Good morning! How are you?
- Bom dia, galera! Vamos aproveitar o dia!Good morning, guys! Let's enjoy the day!
- 733 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Camila are planning a meeting time.
- LucasVocê prefere falar na manhã ou à tarde?Do you prefer to talk in the morning or in the afternoon?
- CamilaA manhã é melhor para mim.The morning is better for me.
- LucasTudo bem, então marcamos para as nove.All right, then let's set it for nine.
- CamilaCombinado, Lucas!Agreed, Lucas!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “morning” translations and entries manhã, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries manhã, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
